Sunrise in Jerusalem

Not too long ago, I would have been described as “just some guy”, and in fact it was someone describing me as such that prompted me to make a drastic change in my life. That change took the form of the current adventure I am on right now: traveling the world until I don’t want to anymore.

By all accounts I had lived an above average life, with some speed bumps along the way: I played sports all year round as a child, served in the US Army, graduated with honors from Arizona State University (Go Sun Devils!), owned my own home, worked in the world of politics, and worked as hard as I could at whatever I did. All things I don’t regret and am very thankful for having the opportunity to do.

Then something major in my life changed. A long term relationship I was in had suddenly ended. I shut down emotionally and immersed myself even more into my work. While this had wonderful results for me professionally, I was simply a shell of a man. When a good friend of mine pointed this out to me, I promised that I would go and experience new things every month to sort of “jump start” my zest for life again. I learned how to fly a plane, discovered scuba diving, finished a “Spartan Race“, and even went running with the bulls. I thought I was doing well, until I heard a friend of mine describe me as “just some guy”. This really caused me to reflect on what I really wanted to do in life, and what I came up with was: I wanted to travel. 

I sold my house, put in my two weeks notice, paid off all of my debt, and bought a ticket to Israel (Which is where I am writing to you from now). I have always wanted to come here, so I did. I also have a list of other countries I am going to visit soon after Israel. So my adventure begins….

How do you see your life? Is there something you have always wanted to do, but thought there’s no way I could ever do that. I don’t have the time. I don’t have the money. I can’t just pause what I am doing to do what I want to do. I’m here to tell you that YOU CAN.

Believe in yourself, you’re more awesome than you ever imagined. 

-Mike

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